US President Joe Biden expressed the opinion that the goal of Russia was the weakening of NATO, but in the end the alliance intensified, as the adhering to the neutrality of Finland and Sweden decided to join the Alliance.
“The purpose of Russia was to destroy and weaken the alliance, but the opposite came out – instead of” Finlandization of NATO “, the Operation of Finland turned out. Just think, now Sweden and Finland are closer to NATO,” said Bayden On Thursday at a press conference in Madrid.
“We are one more than ever. And Finland and Sweden will be strong, more than ever. There are serious armies in both countries, these countries will increase NATO borders by 8 thousand miles (about 13 thousand km), in particular, along the border of Finland with Russia, ”he said.
At the same time, speaking of contacts with Sweden leaders, Biden agreed and confused this country with Switzerland. “Oh my god, it seems I got a little excited, trying to expand NATO,” the US president joked about this.